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September 17, 2025
After a Tragedy in 2002, Special Forces Soldiers Learned That Armed Drones Are a Combat Necessity
How the war in Afghanistan transformed both the MQ-1 Predator and the Night Stalkers from supporting roles to leading actors in 21st-century warfare.
September 12, 2025
Remnants of a Legendary Battle
Two artifacts are to be on exhibit at the Modern Military Aviation gallery, which opens on July 1, 2026.
March 20, 2025
Modern Military Aviation
A new National Air and Space museum gallery explores how American military aviation evolved, grew, and shaped our world in the years since World War II.
September 20, 2023
First-Responder Rescue Truck From 9/11 Goes on Display at the National Air and Space Museum
Foam 331's new display at the Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center honors first responders
September 10, 2021
Reflecting on September 11th, 20 Years Later
Museum acting director Chris Browne was Airport Manager of DC's Reagan National Airport on September 11, 2001. He reflects on the tragedy, 20 years later.
March 09, 2018
The Predator, a Drone That Transformed Military Combat
A look at the history and impact of the Predator UAV on military aerial combat.